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VN06 XMS

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 111,428 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light illuminated (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,959 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 109,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,152 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front front wipers smearing.

Front small crack outside swept area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,674 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,837 miles

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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VN06 XMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN06 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN06 XMS registered?

VN06 XMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is VN06 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 XMS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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